The Taint of Israphel

The Taint of Israphel is a curse used by Israphel on a variety of characters which can have many different effects, ranging from rapid-ageing to slow and painful death. It can be extremely dangerous, but seems to be in common knowledge by many of the citizens of Minecraftia. Although the taint seems to affect people by simply being near Israphel, if purposefully initiated by him it can have devastating effects.

Old Peculier - Seems to have been infected some time around when his mother was kidnapped. It seems to have taken a long period of time. The Taint gave him horrible nightmares, aged him before his time, and may have even allowed Israphel to control him somewhat. The Taint also made him vulnerable to stress brought on by the Celaeno's crash. He was eventually cured of the taint after drinking one of Fumblemore's potions, and regained his youth and vitality. The male pattern baldness remained, though.